From left: Ottogali; Elie Khouri, Founder of Vivium, and Salameh
Vivium names new CEO for its design unit
DUBAI, August 6, 2024
Vivium, a single-family office based in Dubai, has appointed Ruggero Ottogalli as the new CEO of its design division.
An industry veteran, Ottogalli brings a wealth of experience in the design furniture industry, having held senior roles at prestigious global brands renowned for their commitment to craftmanship and design excellence.
As the executive responsible for overseeing Vivium’s design portfolio, Ottogalli's deep understanding of the global design market and relationships with renowned brands will be crucial to advancing Vivium’s vision. He will be based in Dubai, where Vivium is headquartered.
Under Ottogalli’s leadership, Vivium plans to enhance its offerings by combining timeless design with meticulous craftsmanship, while continuing to drive innovation in the region's design furniture industry, it stated.
Welcoming him into the fold, Omar Salameh, CEO of Vivium, said: "Ruggero's deep industry expertise, strategic vision, and proven successful track record make him the ideal leader to drive the growth and evolution of our design division."
Ottogalli's extensive experience, he stated, will be key to Vivium's plans to introduce new international design brands, helping the company onboard world-class labels and expand its existing portfolio, which includes Cassina, Kettal, Rimadesio and Giorgetti.
"We are thrilled to welcome him to our team and are confident that he will play a pivotal role in solidifying Vivium’s design portfolio," he added.
On his new role, Ottogalli said: "I am truly honoured to join the Vivium team and lead the design division during this exciting phase of growth. Vivium's unwavering commitment to excellence, quality, and craftsmanship resonates deeply with my passion for creating meticulous and timeless designs."
The design division, he stated, is committed to delivering comprehensive solutions that set new standards of excellence for discerning clients.
"I eagerly anticipate collaborating closely with the Vivium team and our esteemed partners to introduce the world's premier design brands to the Middle East, offering our customers unparalleled service and unprecedented access to exclusive and immersive design experiences," he added.
